I am a professional tour guide based in Doha, Qatar, where I have resided for the past decade. I am passionate about showcasing the unique attractions and cultural heritage that Doha has to offer.
As the sun sets over the city, you stand at the bustling entrance of Souq Waqif, ready to explore a blend of the ancient and the modern. The air is filled with the scent of exotic spices as you step into the lively market.
Wandering through narrow alleys, you discover the aromatic spice market, a treasure trove of colors and scents. Rich fragrances fill the air, while vendors' chatter adds to the ambiance. Nearby, the unique falcon market proudly displays magnificent birds of prey.
Continuing your exploration, you pass souvenir shops offering handcrafted jewelry, intricate textiles, and pottery. A visit to the horse and camel pen follows, where you see these majestic animals up close.
As you stroll through this vibrant ancient marketplace, the aroma of local cuisine tempts your taste buds. You savor traditional dishes, each bite reflecting Qatar's diverse culinary heritage. The distinctive architecture blends seamlessly with cultural motifs.
Immersed in Qatar's rich cultural tapestry, you feel a deep connection to the city's soul.
The meeting point is Doha Bus Stop (a small cabin with bright yellow, bule, and black colors) and I will be wearing my tour guide license/badge.
Doha Bus Stop (a ticketing booth in bold green, blue and yellow colors), is the start and meeting point of this Walking tour. Travelers/Tourists are advised to come 10 minutes early to the meeting point.
A Majlis (majlis means sitting place in Arabic) dedicated to promoting an ancient board game in souq waqif is a display of a local culture.
A visit to the camel pen in souq waqif, to see the majestic beasts up close and see them parading in front of the Ameeri Dewan.
A visit to Arabian Horses Stable in souq waqif to see glimpse of Arabian Horses.
A market place purely dedicated to selling Falcons and falcons related products.
One of its kind in the world a hospital that serves falcons only.
Mushaireb is the one of the first neighborhood that thrived many years ago and was the first to receive an electricity in the county, the downtown area is one of the leading sustainable projects that was rebuilt from sustainable materials and uses solor energy and has centralized waste collection systems. The area hold a gunnies book of world record for a biggest underground car parking.
A public art by a famous French artist the thumb is part of the permanent collection of Qatar Museum's Public art.
Souq Waqif main square is the most visited place in Qatar, a place where you can experience the authentic Qatari Cultural display and amazing food from many different cuisines. (this will be the end point of the tour as well)
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).